The Dubsado vs HoneyBook Decision Isn’t the One That Matters Most

Client Experience, Dubsado, Honeybook

The short answer: For most photographers, both HoneyBook and Dubsado can deliver an exceptional client experience. The platform you choose matters far less than how well you design the client experience inside it. If you’re outside the US or Canada (now UK/Australia as well), need custom CSS, or want more payment flexibility, Dubsado has the […]

Building Systems for a Professional Home Organizer Business in Honeybook (Case Study!)

“ Any business owner who needs a system or who gets in their way like I do, they need to join Systems in Session, it’ll be the best decision they make of 2026.” (actual words from Megan when we set up her professional home organizer business in Honeybook)  Megan Smith is a full-time teacher, a mom […]

Case Study, Honeybook

Don’t Outsource Creative Business Systems: Why I Want To Empower You To Build Your Own Process Instead (Case Study)

“ The whole point of systems in session is to empower you to build your own process and to be part of it.” (what David said about building his own creative business systems instead of hiring someone to set it up for him). ^^ I’m bringing you another case study episode, and it’s kind of ironic […]

Case Study, Honeybook, Photographers

Photographer shares about switching CRMs to Honeybook

Switching CRMs to Honeybook: How One Photographer Improved Her Automation (+ Raised Her Prices)

Automation, Case Study, Honeybook

Today, I’m sharing another case study episode that came out of Systems in Session. This one will be a little different from the others because this client actually joined Systems in Session about eight months ago (and she’s accomplished a lot since then). She’s also someone who ended up switching CRMs to Honeybook prior to […]

Building Luxury Photography Client Systems (So You Can Spend More Time With Your Kids!) with Kelly Bullock

I can’t wait to talk to you about the luxury photography client systems for Kelly today. It’s hard to believe it’s almost been a year since I recorded a Business Bestie Chat with Sabrina Gebhardt on the Shoot It Straight podcast — the very conversation where the idea for Systems in Session was born. Now, […]

Case Study, Honeybook, Podcast

3 Reasons Why I Recommend The HoneyBook Scheduler

Running a service-based business means juggling inquiries, session bookings, and contracts—all while trying to stay organized. (And let’s be real, that’s a lot.) The good news? The HoneyBook scheduler takes the chaos out of scheduling and turns it into a seamless, automated process. Instead of back-and-forth emails, double bookings, or manually inputting project dates, HoneyBook […]

Automation, Business, Client Experience, Features, Honeybook, Productivity

I'm a Disney-loving family photographer, and filmmaker turned Workflow and Automations Guru who helps creative service providers automate their sh*t, reclaim their time and get back to living!

With 10+ years in the creative space, Colie believes every creative deserves to build a business that is sustainable and profitable, and no one should quit their 9 to 5 only to work 24/7 [in their business].

The truth—automated systems can save us all from being overworked and overwhelmed.

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